Recreational Program Manager - Nicholasville Community Center

sportadvisory; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholasville Community Center (NJCC SFM, LLC) is seeking a Sport League Program Manager to oversee all sports and non-sports programs at the Nicholasville, KY facility. You will manage leagues, camps, tournaments, and after-school offerings, coordinating with Operations, Marketing, and other departments to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires experience coaching youth and adults, strong program development and sales abilities, and the ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management or related field.
• 3-5 years related experience required.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain.
• Experience coaching youth and adult sports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Team player with adaptable schedule including weekends/nights/holidays.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and run sport programs, leagues, camps, and tournaments.
• Support Operations Directors and Coaches as needed.
• Manage facility schedule and events.
• Develop programs for corporate, group, and family markets.
• Create and manage program budgets and sales initiatives.
• Generate sales through relationships and partnerships.
• Track weekly sales totals and report progress.
• Oversee all program activities and events.
• Partner with third-party groups to attract events and revenue.
• Hire, train, and motivate staff; assist with events and setup.

Skills

Coaching/teaching

Program marketing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office skills

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation/sports management

3-5 years related experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

SPORT LEAGUE PROGRAM MANAGER - Nicholasville Community Center

NJCC SFM, LLC

LOCATION: Nicholasville, KY

DEPARTMENT: PROGRAMMING

REPORTS TO: OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Nicholasville Community Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Nicholasville, KY. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Nicholasville Community Center is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager will oversee the organization and running of the facility's sports and non-sports programs, including leagues, tournaments, after-school programs, and any other programs held. The Manager will work closely with the individual leaders of each program as well as other internal departments (Operations, Marketing, etc.) to successfully accomplish these responsibilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Plan, develop, and execute the facility's sport programs, camps, leagues, and tournaments
• Lend support to other Operations Directors and Coaches
• Manage ongoing facility schedule
• Develop programming to target various markets ranging from corporate, group, adult/youth/family, and special interest groups
• Develop and manage program budgets
• Create and develop sales initiatives and goals for leagues, tournaments, special events, etc.
• Generate sales through networking, building relationships, and creating strategic alliances
• Track and report weekly sales totals
• Oversee all aspects of programs and special activities
• Work with third-party partners to maximize revenue and attract events
• Hire, train, manage, and motivate staff
• Actively participates in other operational functions as necessary, including but not limited to event setup and execution, attending all scheduled events and meetings, assisting other departments during outside or special events, etc.
• Serve as MOD on weekends or during events
• Additional tasks assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience coaching/teaching both youth and adult sports
• Must have proven track record of developing, marketing, and selling recreation and training programs
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and negotiating skills
• Must be a team player
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications or must be willing to obtain them within a specified period
• A bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management or related field with 3-5 years appropriate experience required

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop, or bend
• Will be required to operate a computer
• Facility has intermittent noise